000-100-050-539-C
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Coin (obverse), half-lion, of James II
This is the obverse of a gold half-lion of James II minted at Edinburgh between 1451 and 1475. The coin was originally worth three shillings and four pence Scots, later raised to five shillings Scots.
The obverse bears a shield. The Latin inscription translates as: 'James, by the Grace of God, King of Scots'.
It is thought that some James II's later gold and silver coins were struck in the reign of James III.
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| Online ID: |
000-100-050-539-C |
| Image Rights Holder: |
National Museums Scotland |
| Project: |
0098: National Museums Scotland
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| Ref: |
National Museums Scotland H.C87 |
| Date: |
1451 - 1475
Between 1451 and 1475
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| Material: |
Gold; moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. Crown IACOBVSD'GRAREXSCOTOR; crowned shield of arms / Rev. P crown X / PCREGN / ATXP / CVINCIT X; St Andrew on cross, with crown to either side
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| Dimensions: |
20.50 mm D / Die Axis: 4.5
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| What: |
Coin Type: Stewart, 2nd issue, Type II
Coin, half lion
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| Subject: |
Queen Street Coin Collection
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| Who: |
James II
St Andrew
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| Where: |
Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
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| Description: |
James II gold half-lion, Edinburgh, 1451 - 1475
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| References: |
- 'Currency' multimedia programme NMS 1995
- Stewart, I.H. 'The Scottish Coinage'. Second Edition. London: Spink & Son, 1967
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